Muntakhab al-lubab 37.3

37.3

The brave soldiers of Islam, trusting in God, and placing their shields before them, rushed to the assault and fought with great determination. But the infidels had thrown up a barrier of earth inside the fortress, and had made intrenchments and places of defence in many parts. All the day passed in fighting, and many of the assailants were killed. But the brave warriors disdained to retreat, and passed the night without food or rest amid the ruins and the blood. As soon as the sun rose, they renewed their attacks, and after putting many of the garrison to the sword, by dint of great exertion and resolution they carried the place. The survivors of the garrison retired into the citadel. In this assault 300 men of the royal army were slain, besides sappers and others engaged in the work of the siege. Six or seven hundred horse and foot were wounded by stones and bullets, arrows and swords. The men in the citadel being reduced to extremity, sent Ráo Bhao Singh to make terms, and then surrendered. Next day Amíru-l umará entered and inspected the fortress, and having left Uzbek Khán in command of it, he marched after Sivají. After a time he gave the name of Islámábád to Chákna, and called Ja'far Khán from Málwa to his assistance. Amíru-l umará reported that the fort of Parenda had been won without fighting.